Quick definitions from WordNet (whiff)▸ noun:a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike▸ noun:a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil▸ noun:a short light gust of air▸ verb:drive or carry as if by a puff of air ("The gust of air whiffed away the clouds")▸ verb:utter with a puff of air ("Whiff out a prayer")▸ verb:strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third▸ verb:perceive by inhaling through the nose▸ verb:smoke and exhale strongly ("Whiff a pipe")
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